What Is the Most Common Abnormality Found on the Arterial

question 9

Multiple Choice

What is the most common abnormality found on the arterial blood gas study in the patient with mild cystic fibrosis?

• A)Mild hypoxemia
• B)Mild respiratory alkalosis
• C)Mild respiratory acidosis
• D)Metabolic acidosis

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